Peter Koutroumpis (@pksport)
RALEIGH, NC – The No. 25 NC State Wolfpack women’s basketball team kicked off the 2026-2027 season with a decisive 80-50 victory over Wofford at Reynolds Coliseum on Monday.
Led by Zoe Brooks (23 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST), Ky’She Lunan (21 PTS, 6 REB), and Khamil Pierre (15 PTS, 11 REB), the Wolfpack established a productive offensive output from the field (48.4% vs. 26.9%) and dominance on the boards (49 to 36 rebounds) early and throughout the game.
Gabby Mundy (22 PTS, 3 REB), Mearah Whitehead (9 PTS, 5 REB), Angelina Pelayo (5 PTS, 3 REB) led Wofford on the night.
Dominant Wolfpack contains scrappy Terriers
NC State established complete control early in the contest, building a 28-point halftime cushion, 44-16, before expanding its lead to as many as 44 points in the third period.
The Wolfpack dominated inside the paint and on fast breaks, taking advantage of 14 Wofford turnovers to convert 23 points off turnovers and 28 fast-break points.
Shooting efficiency proved to be the primary differentiator in this matchup as the Wolfpack connected on 31 of 64 shots from the field (48.4%), propelled by high-percentage converting inside the paint (20 of 28 inside the paint, 71.4%).
The Terriers struggled against NC State’s defensive length, making just 18 of 67 field goals (26.9%).
Taking advantage of foul shooting opportunties, NC State shot 60.0% (9-of-15) from the charity stripe, while Wofford finished at 50.0% (7-of-14).
Led by Lunan’s five 3s, NC State sank 9-of-31 attempts (29.0%) from beyond the arc, while Wofford made 7-of-32 attempts (21.9%).
Claiming 11 rebounds, Pierre led NC State’s control of the glass with 49 total rebounds (11 offensive, 38 defensive), out-rebounding Wofford’s effort of 36 total rebounds (14 offensive, 22 defensive).
As floor general, Brooks’ six helpers helped double Wofford’s effort in playmaking as the Wolfpack posted 12 assists to Wofford’s six assists.
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Crunching the numbers
Shooting & Efficiency
NC State outshot Wofford in every phase, driven by efficient scoring inside the arc where they converted 66.7% of their two-point attempts.
|
Statistic |
NC State |
Wofford |
|
Final Score |
80 |
50 |
|
Field Goals (M/A) |
31/64 (48.4%) |
18/67 (26.9%) |
|
2-Point Field Goals |
22/33 (66.7%) |
11/35 (31.4%) |
|
3-Point Field Goals |
9/31 (29.0%) |
7/32 (21.9%) |
|
Free Throws (M/A) |
9/15 (60.0%) |
7/14 (50.0%) |
|
Effective FG% |
55% |
32% |
Specialty Points Breakdown
NC State’s transition attack and interior dominance proved decisive, outscoring Wofford 28–2 in fast-break points and 40–20 in the paint.
|
Specialty Category |
NC State |
Wofford |
|
Points in the Paint |
40 |
20 |
|
Fast Break Points |
28 |
2 |
|
Points off Turnovers |
23 |
9 |
|
Second Chance Points |
10 |
7 |
|
Bench Points |
12 |
23 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Progression
NC State blew the game open in the first half with a 44–16 halftime lead.
|
Team |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Total |
|
NC State |
25 |
19 |
22 |
14 |
80 |
|
Wofford |
7 |
9 |
17 |
17 |
50 |
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